Windows 7 users can download and install Windows 10 from the dedicated portal by purchasing it. Users can also explore other non-Windows options including Ubuntu or Linux, both of which are free to download. Microsoft recommends users to upgrade to Windows 10 if they want to keep getting OS and security updates. This doesn't mean your Windows 7 device will stop working. 'For example, certain games such as Internet Backgammon and Internet Checkers as well as Electronic Program Guide for Windows Media Center are scheduled to be discontinued in January 2020,' Microsoft said on its support page. Apart from no OS and security updates in the future, Windows 7 users will face discontinuation of related services for the older OS over time.
